Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
434301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(8): 97 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433633



Common Names

  • Samuelssonia verrucosa
  • Samuelssonia verrucosa
  • Samuelssonia verrucosa


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Description

Samuelssonia verrucosa (also called Warty Samuelssonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Samuelssonia verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Samuelssonia verrucosa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Samuelssonia verrucosa is a small, stemless aquatic plant with a creeping rhizome. It is easy to propagate by cuttings, and can be grown in a variety of substrates. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate, and will grow best in a medium to high light intensity. It can be propagated by cuttings, and is best grown in a nutrient-rich substrate.

Where to Find Samuelssonia verrucosa

Samuelssonia verrucosa is native to tropical Africa.

Samuelssonia verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Samuelssonia verrucosa?

Samuelssonia verrucosa

What is the growth rate of Samuelssonia verrucosa?

Samuelssonia verrucosa has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal water temperature for Samuelssonia verrucosa?

The ideal water temperature for Samuelssonia verrucosa is between 72-82°F (22-28°C).

Species in the Samuelssonia genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227255-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.